Taking any statement made by U.S. President Donald Trump literally entails risks. The head of the world's leading power frequently changes course without any apparent explanation. This was the case on Tuesday, when he suddenly reversed his position on the conflict in Ukraine, and made his strongest defense of the latter country since he began his second term in the White House last January. The statements caused surprise among officials in the Kyiv government, which has been the victim of high-profile verbal attacks by the Republican leader in the past. Yet some degree of optimism and caution are emerging, according to Ukrainian analysts consulted by EL PAIS.
This partnership could really help to produce more gas in Ukraine to back up Europe ... to substitute this gap in the market by United States in liquified natural gas in Europe.
This agreement signals clearly to Russia that the Trump Administration is committed to a peace process centered on a free, sovereign, and prosperous Ukraine over the long term.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed optimism following his meeting with US President Donald Trump, deeming it as having "the potential to become historic." Zelensky emphasized their one-on-one discussion highlighting critical issues such as protecting lives, showcasing the meeting's significance in addressing urgent matters for Ukraine and its relationship with the U.S.